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SIB 61 22 15: Power window overheating
Power window overheating on BMW F06/F12/F13 models (2012–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147827 · Nov 2015 · also written SI B61 22 15, B612215
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Rear Window Defroster is Inoperative. The rear window defroster no longer works. Fuse 203 (30A) in the rear power distribution box is blown and the power distribution box may show signs of overheating. Excessive power consumption of the rear window defroster overloads the circuit.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 22 15 Also written: SI B61 22 15, B612215, 61 22 15, SIB-61-22-15, SI B612215 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147827 |
| Document IDs filed | B612215 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 640i, 650i, M6 |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Chassis | F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N55, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Rear Window |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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